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Senate Votes Along Party Lines To Confirm Vought As OMB Director Despite Democrats' Protests

Voting predictably along party lines, the Senate voted Thursday night to confirm Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

Senate To Vote On Controversial Nomination For Top Administration Role

Senate debates confirmation of Russell Vought for OMB role amid Democratic opposition.

US Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead office of management and budget

Democrats vote unanimously against key architect of Project 2025 but lose in 53-47 vote after all-night debate

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025

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Democrats hold Senate floor overnight to protest Trump's OMB nominee - Roll Call

Democrats held the Senate floor overnight Wednesday to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Trump’s Budget Director Pick, on Path to Confirmation, Could Hurt Millions of Working-Class Americans Including MAGA Voters

Russell Vought has long proposed deep cuts to social programs like Head Start and SNAP that benefit lower-income people, who were key to Trump's election in both red and swing states.

Capital & Main · Feb 6, 2025

Senate Breaks Filibuster On Vought's OMB Director Nomination

Senate breaks filibuster on Russell Vought's OMB director nomination, sparking controversy and Democratic opposition.

Senate Democrats Plan Protest Against Russell Vought's Nomination

Senate Democrats plan protest against Russell Vought's OMB nomination due to his conservative views and ties to Project 2025.

Wrecking ball: Trump’s power-hungry orders wage war on US government

President’s deliberate deluge of policies overwhelms resistance as he aims to weaken the legislature, analysts say

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2025

Democrats Boycott Vote to Advance Trump Budget Chief Nominee Russell Vought: 'So Clearly Unfit for Office'

Despite the boycott, Russell Vought's nomination advanced and moves to the Senate for an upcoming confirmation hearing.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Senate Budget Committee Approves Russell Vought's Nomination

Senate Budget Committee approves Russell Vought's nomination despite Democratic boycott. Concerns raised over Vought's involvement in Project 2025 and pote...

Senate Budget Committee Advances Russell Vought's OMB Nomination

Senate Budget Committee advances Russell Vought's OMB nomination amid Democratic opposition and concerns over his qualifications and past actions.

Democrats refuse to vote on Trump budget pick: ‘So clearly unfit for office’

Senate Democrats boycott vote to advance Russ Vought’s nomination amid chaos caused by federal funding freeze

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

At the Races: Democrats take a stand - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on Trump nominees and special elections.

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025

Trump's OMB Nominee Believes 2020 Election Was Rigged

Russell Vought's nomination for OMB Director sparks debate over election beliefs and policy alignment with Trump.

Trump’s funding freeze pushes Democrats over the edge

ANALYSIS: Democrats have offered little pushback to Trump since he won. Now, Eric Garcia reports, they’re preparing for battle

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Democrat Blasts Trump's Anti-Woke Budget Nominee: 'Is Providing Nutrition Assistance to Low-Income Kids Woke and Weaponized?'

Sen. Tim Kaine grilled Trump's Budget nominee, Russell Vought, on past proposals to slash social programs in the name of fighting "woke" government policies.

Senate Democrats Criticize Trump's OMB Nominee As 'Dangerous'

Senate Democrats express concerns over Russell Vought, Trump's OMB nominee, citing his conservative ties and views.

Russell Vought Pledges Non-Politicization Of Federal Disaster Funds Distribution

Russell Vought pledges fair and prompt allocation of federal disaster relief funds without politicization.

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Russell Vought Dodges Question On Impoundment Control Act Compliance

Russell Vought's confirmation hearing raises concerns about his stance on the Impoundment Control Act and the balance of power between branches.

Senate Committee Approves Noem And Vought Nominations For Key Positions

Senate Committee approves Noem and Vought for key government roles, facing partisan divide.

Senate Committees To Vote On Cabinet Nominations After Inauguration

Senate committees to review and vote on Cabinet nominations of key officials. Important legislative actions expected.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025

Senate confirmation process kicks into high gear for Trump's Cabinet - Roll Call

After Donald Trump takes the oath of office and Congress concludes the inaugural pageantry, the Senate will get back to work.

Salon · Jan 17, 2025

Vought would steer Trump's budget goals

Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, served as White House budget director in Trump's first term

Russell Vought Faces Questions On Budget, Ukraine Aid Commitment

Russell Vought's confirmation hearing scrutiny over Ukraine aid and budget proposals, highlighting fiscal responsibility.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025

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